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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1916
Page
8
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A traditional health ad suggests that meat eating harms kidneys by producing uric acid and urges readers to take four ounces of Jad Saltata daily in water for a few days to flush kidneys. It claims the drink cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder irritation, presenting it as inexpensive and harmless.
A mass meeting discussed alleged graft in Seattle city services. Accusations included a $200 000 bond issue issue dodged by Gill’s regime, improper garbage department hiring, and a civil service board age limit of sixty. The crowd heard criticisms of city railway height requirements and questioned officials’ conduct.
The poll opens 8 a m and closes 6 p m. All registered voters may vote, regardless of primary participation. Those who skip Tuesday must re register for fall. those who vote do not. Voters choose one candidate each for mayor and corporation counsel, one for treasurer and one for comptroller, and three for council, with option to vote fewer than three council seats. Candidates listed for each post. Poll watchers urged to assist Griffiths campaign, call 362 Empire building or Elliott 2819. Campaigns conclude Monday with Gill and Griffiths meetings. noon speeches by Griffiths and others at the Hippodrome.
Three proposed charter amendments go before voters Tuesday. Amendment No 1 adopts a preferential election system saving an estimated ten thousand dollars yearly, with voters ranking choices. Amendment No 2 seeks to remove ward boundaries. Amendment No 3 aligns city employees with state workers compensation law but raises questions about death benefits and the first aid clause.
A nurse narrates a troubled affair with Harvey Peyton, heir to a major department store. His mother seeks a wealthy marriage for him, while love clashes with social expectations and looming tragedy. The narrator reflects on love, fate, and a perilous future.
In a pagination fragment a narrator shares despair after a patient dies and she longs for Harvey's embrace. She calls him to take her away for refuge, and they flee for a country drive seeking relief from mind and body exhaustion. The scene ends with unresolved consequences.
J Pratt, an auto truck driver, leaped from his seat to aid 11 year old Rolly Schrauth after he was struck by Leela May Blinn's car at 23rd avenue and Jackson street Saturday night. The runaway truck rolled down a steep hill, hitting two autos. Schrauth was taken to city hospital with a suspected skull fracture. Schrauth lives at 327 27th avenue.
Tac oma March 6 Jack Bernier Nisqually Indian has begun serving a sentence of from five to 15 years in the state penitentiary at Walla Walla for stealing a pair of lavender colored silk stockings from Miss Hazel De Haven.
Councilman Marble asks to move a $25,000 suit alleging wrongdoing by Mayor Gill from Judge Smith's superior court to another judge. He filed an affidavit of prejudice asserting bias.
Russian torpedo boats raided Trebizond harbor sinking several vessels in Turkish shipping. The operation was confirmed today as war tensions rise in the Black Sea region.
A dubious instruction advises obtaining a large stone and placing the infant’s head in a position to strike with taps, claiming this will induce sleep for an indefinite period. The method promotes violent harm and should be rejected.
An engine among Stephenson’s first designs remains in operation at Hetton College in England. It has served continuously since 1882 and its owners aim to keep it running until the century is reached.
Berlin reports that the Moewe commerce raider will depart Wilhelmshaven within weeks to resume attacks on Allied merchant vessels. It carried 15 ships sunk or captured previously including the Appam, with 19 prisoners and 1,000,000 marks in gold. The ship will undergo drydock overhaul before its return.
In January a German raider under Captain Margrave Count Von Dohna Scholzien slipped from Wilhelmshaven and created terror at sea. The vessel evaded Pritieh cruisers, captured ships including the Appam with a prize crew, and sent prizes to neutral ports while some were destroyed.
Superior Wis March 6 Dr J A Adams has retained attorneys to appeal to federal authorities for his former business partner Dr J A Reno who is to be shot at sunrise on March 16 by Carranza authorities at Mazatlan Mexico.
W. H. Paulhamus of Sumner states he will not enter the gubernatorial race this year. He says his time is needed by the Fruit Growers' association of the Puallup valley.
Amsterdam dispatches say Forts Devaux De Tavannes and Moulainville near Verdun were nearly destroyed by German shells as the battle rages. A separate report claims 10 000 Germans were repulsed with heavy losses while attempting pontoon bridges over the Meuse near Samogneux. By the 15th day the front lines around Douaumont show massive combined losses exceeding 200 000 with death toll over 60 000 feared. Berlin claims 90 100 square miles of territory taken in Verdun offensive while Paris says Douaumont fort wrecked and several villages seized though the main front remains unbroken.
March brings more aching backs and kidney issues due to damp weather and chills. Use Dean's Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy during recovery from a cold or when back pain, dizzy spells, or irregular kidney action occur, to avoid dropsy, gravel, or Bright's disease.
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